Marriage Requirements

Prior to a Cozumel wedding, couples must obtain a valid passport and an original and copy of birth certificates annotated and translated by an authorized translator certified in Spanish. Death and divorce decrees are required if applicable. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.

Travel Information

Travel Documents

Passports are required for visitors entering Mexico. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.

Language

Spanish is the official language of Mexico, though English is widely spoken and understood.

Currency

The peso is the currency of Mexico, but US dollars are often widely accepted in resort areas.

Climate & Beaches

Climate

Cozumel has a tropical savanna climate with a short dry season—from February to April.

Beaches

There are numerous beaches in Cozumel, including Paradise Beach, which is a Traveler’s Choice winner and has a water playground the whole family will love. Playa Palancar, on the southern tip of the island, is peaceful and has bright water, making it easy to spot starfish.

Activities & Attractions

Activities

Try a scuba excursion through Palancar Reef or the Santa Rose Wall. The island’s pearl farm and dolphin sanctuaries are also a great way to experience Cozumel’s marine life. Catamarans, kayaks, and boat trips are all popular daytime activities. There are also a number of parks and museums if you care to stay on land, including the San Gervasio Mayan site.

Nightlife

When the sun goes down, Havana Bob’s is a popular Cuban cigar bar worth a visit. Or, try one of the many local beach bars for a tropical drink and dancing.

Enjoy the view

Off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel sits in clear, warm Caribbean waters. Weddings in Cozumel provide a haven for scuba lovers, with numerous reefs to explore, including Palancar Reef—a national park filled with colorful fish, eels and turtles. Cozumel weddings also place you on an island that is home to the only pearl farm in the Caribbean and has two dolphin sanctuaries. If you’re looking to escape, Passion Island is a romantic and intimate white sand beach removed from the crowds. Cozumel also is home to fascinating ruins at the site of San Gervasio.

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